Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick and Odds Preview

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Miami and Los Angeles on Thursday, with the host Marlins trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

The match puts starter Kenta Maeda for the Los Angeles Dodgers on the hill facing Caleb Smith for the Miami Marlins. Maeda brings a 2-3 mark to the game, while Smith is 2-4 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the Miami Marlins in this matchup found them as 144 underdogs on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 8 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.3-2.9 win for the Dodgers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

16-26 Miami battles the Dodgers, currently with a 16-26 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers odds would favor the Dodgers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Miami is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 22.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Miami Marlins and its No. 30-rated batting order, averaging 3.52 runs per nine innings, against the No. 19 line up of the Los Angeles Dodgers at 4.24 runs per outing.

Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 17-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.48 runs per game. Miami, meanwhile, comes in at No. 28 at home, scoring 3.54 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Dodgers were saddled with a loss last time out in Walker Buehler's start, as they lost 6-5 against Miami on Wednesday at Marlins Park.

Betting Trends
  • LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
  • LA Dodgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
  • LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
  • Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Los Angeles at Washington, Friday, May 18th
Miami at Atlanta, Friday, May 18th

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